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Campus Alert
Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Chief of Police

UDC Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety

Allan Griffith

Chief Allan A.C. Griffith, III, is UDC's new Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Griffith will oversee the Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management (OPSEM) and serve as its top law enforcement official. 

In his new role, Griffith will safeguard the campus community, uphold public order, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws across university grounds. He will also lead the development of OPSEM’s strategic direction, guiding the planning and execution of security operations, patrols and daily public safety functions.

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Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management

Allan A.C. Griffith, III
Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety
[email protected]

UDC Police Department
Van Ness Campus
Building 39, Room C04
202-274-5050
Fax: 202-274-7486

Open 24/7/365

Emergency Communications Center

Van Ness Campus
Building 39, Room C04
202-274-5050
Fax: 202-274-7486

Open 24/7/365

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